Office Assistants

Unlicensed assistants are strictly limited to clerical/secretarial type duties and running errands at the direction of the licensee and/or sponsoring broker. Licensees will be held accountable for the acts of any unlicensed assistant who oversteps into licensed activities.

1) Design Feature Sheets at Direction of Broker.
2) Prepare Net to Seller Sheets at Direction of Broker.
3) Answer the Telephone. Forward Calls. Take Messages. Make Appointments for Licensees on Transaction Commitments or Incoming Calls From Prospects.
4) Arrange Loan Applications.
5) Write Newsletters.
6) Write, Design and Place Ads for Approval by Supervising Broker.
7) Develop and Maintain Mailing Lists — Clerical Duties Only.
9) Coordinate “Move-In Day” after Closing.
10) Schedule Inspections.
11) Communicate with Cooperative Licensees to Set Up Showing Appointments.
12) Run the Computer to Obtain Information for Licensee.
13) Input Information into Computer.
14) Shop Financing by Checking Rates with Lenders on Specific Buyers and Communicate to Licensee.
15) Order, Pick Up and Deliver Documents Pertaining to a Transaction at Direction of Licensee Without Contacting the Buyer or Seller.
16) Identify Expired Listings on Computer.
17) Communicate with Service Companies at the Request of Licensee.
18) Provide Personal Accounting for Licensee (personal bookkeeping).
19) Inspect Listing Forms and Re-supply Handouts on Yard Signs.
20) Pay Personal Bills of Licensee.
21) Maintain Past Buyer and Seller List (input data or check data on computer for licensee’s future solicitation: but not by personally contacting client).
22) Scan and Clip News.
23) Follow Up on Loan Commitments at Direction of Licensee.
24) Record and Deposit Money to Be Placed in Escrow at Direction of Sponsoring Broker.
25) Type Contract Forms at Direction of Licensee.
26) Monitor License and Personnel Files.
27) Issue Computer Commission Checks at the Direction of the Sponsoring Broker.
28) Order Items or Routine Repair as Directed by Licensee.
29) Act as a “Security Host” Only at an Open House — All Questions Must be Referred to Licensee. (In the best interest of the public, it is suggested that a licensee be available to answer questions).
30) Put Up and Pick Up Signs.
31) Have Keys Made for Company Listings. Pick Up Keys at Direction of Broker.
32) Take Pictures of Houses at Direction of Licensee.
33) Assemble Documents for Closing at Direction of Licensee.
34) Direct Mailing.
35) Send Ads to Seller at Direction of Licensee.
36) Accept Rent and Provide Receipt.
37) Type Rental Agreements for the Licensee to Have Signed.